DELHI HIGH COURT TAKES SUO MOTU COGNIZANCE OF MINOR'S RAPE ALLEGEDLY BY OFFICIAL DELHI GOVT'S WCD

The Delhi High Court in the case Court on its own motion v. Department of Women and Child Development and Ors observed and took the suo motu cognizance of a minor girl's rape allegedly by an official of Delhi government's Women and Child Development Department.

Singapore's 'Tamil Youth Festival' will be held in September

To promote the Tamil language and culture among the younger members of the community in Singapore, the third edition of the Tamil Youth Festival will be held here from September 2-10, it was announced on Monday.

Pakistan requests $300 mn loan from ADB

Pakistan has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a USD 300 million loan for the water project, as per the media report.

Is BRICS' major expansion a geopolitical game changer?

On the recent Thursday, the BRICS coalition encompassing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, made a consequential announcement.

'WANT ELON MUSK TO BE MY PREZ ADVISER'

A second-generation Indian-American, Ramaswamy founded Roivant Sciences in 2014

Singtel's Airtel stake leads to 23% Q1 profit decline

As Singtel, Singapore's leading telco operator, released its first-quarter earnings last week, the unsettling effects of owning a 24.5 percent stake in Airtel came to light.

Microsoft Prez emphasizes AI regulation through safeguards & laws

Microsoft President Brad Smith has argued in favor of the need for AI regulations at the national and international levels, claiming that while it is impossible to stop the advancement of a potent technology, the solution is for safeguards and laws to advance more quickly.

YoBykes set to launch high-speed E-scooter & E-Bike

The planned release of its cutting-edge High-Speed Electric Scooter and Electric Bike, YoBykes, a visionary player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, makes a comeback to reshape the landscape of Indian transportation.

Indian telcos ARPU expected to rise 8-10% to Rs 190: CRISIL

CRISIL Ratings, the average revenue per user (ARPU) of Indian telecom providers is forecast to rise by 8 to 10% to Rs 190 this fiscal year.

BPCL'S $18.16 BN INVEST IN OIL AND GREEN ENERGY OVER 5 YRS

Firms in India, the world's 3rd largest emitter of greenhouse gases, are investing billions of dollars to cut their emissions.

Coaching bodies only engaged in collecting money: Raj Minister

Kota is a popular destination for students seeking coaching for entrance exams for engineering and medical colleges.

Controversy brews over Adani's Dharavi redevelopment proposal

Adani's proposed redevelopment plan for Mumbai's Dharavi slum has sparked doubts and accusations of favoritism.

Go First extends flights cancellations upto 31 Aug

Due to ongoing operational reasons, Go First has announced that it is extending its flight cancellations until August 31, 2023.

Tomato prices plummet to Rs 20/kg in K'taka amid abundant supply

Tomato prices in Karnataka have sharply declined to Rs 20 per kg due to a substantial increase in supply.

TOURISM TO GENERATE130-140 MN JOBS BY 2030: PM MODI

Addressing the 'Rozgar Mela', PM Modi said India is set to emerge among the top three economies in the world in this decade and bring benefits to the common man

'Email collaboration and helpdesk software to solve biz pain points'

Hiver, a Gmail-based customer service solution, is addressing the need for efficient collaboration within emails by integrating task management and collaboration tools directly within the Gmail environment.

50 cr bank accounts opened, revolutionised financial inclusion: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the transformative impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and digital initiatives on financial inclusion in India.

'India's renewable energy ambitions to exceed 500 GW'

India is positioned not only to achieve its ambitious goal of attaining 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030, but also to surpass it, fuelled by an expected decline in battery prices by 2025.

Auto, pharma, tourism sectors to add new jobs: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's surging economic growth and the resulting expansive employment prospects during his address at a Rozgar Mela, where he distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters, primarily in the security forces sector.

NEERAJ CHOPRA MAKES INDIA SHINE AT WORLD ATHLETICS C'SHIPS

\"I would like to thank every Indian, because they are staying up all night to support me. This medal is for them.\"

UP Congress eager to nominate Priyanka Gandhi from Varanasi: Ajay Rai

The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee is keen to field senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi and will soon send a proposal in this regard to the top leadership, said newly appointed party's state president Ajay Rai on Sunday.

SP declines opposition alliance for MP polls

The Samajwadi Party names of two more candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls due this year-end, taking the number of its candidates to six. Asked if the Samajwadi Party will contest the MP polls in alliance with the Congress as a constituent of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), SP state president Ramayan Singh Patel ruled out such a possibility.

MP CM BOOSTS 'LADLI BEHNA YOJANA' AHEAD OF POLLS

The number of new women voters in MP (since 2018) has gone up by 2.79%, while it is 2.30% for male voters

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT: RECORDING ADVERSE REMARKS IN TRANSFER ORDER UNCALLED FOR, SHOULD NOT BE USED AGAINST TRANSFEREE OFFICER

The Punjab And Haryana High Court in the case Sukhwinder Singh v. State of Punjab and others observed that the recording adverse remarks in transfer orders such as having links with the accused indulging in intoxicant material and illegal mining is not being called for and should not be used against him.

JHARKHAND HIGH COURT GRANTED ANTICIPATORY BAIL TO ALCHEMIST GROUP DIRECTOR IN FINANCIAL FRAUD CASE

The Jharkhand High Court in the case Krishna Kabir vs. The Union of India through Central Bureau of Investigation observed and has granted the anticipatory bail to Krishna Kabir, the Director of the Alchemist Group, in connection with the case which involves financial fraud and investor deception.

India, US discuss ways to give impetus to growing p'ship, invest flows

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in discussions with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to explore avenues for bolstering trade and investments between the two nations.

'STRONGER US-INDIA TIES FOR 'INDEPENDENCE' FROM CHINA'

American firms have huge manufacturing networks in China and rely on Chinese consumers

Govt considers extending LIC Chairman's retirement age to 65

The government is considering raising the retirement age to 65 for the heads of the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). All public sector bank (PSB) officials' terms would probably be increased to 62 years.

AI to transform news production & consumption says Times Group MD

Managing Director of The Times -Group, artificial intelligence as a technology will alter how news is generated and consumed while maintaining its fundamental nature.

Market watch: Macro Data & Foreign investor activity key

The equities markets will be influenced by the release of macroeconomic data, global trends, and trading activities of foreign investors, analysts said. Market participants will also pay attention to Reliance Industries Ltd.'s Monday annual general meeting.